Yotsuba&! - Danboard - Sofubi Toy Box (002) (Kaiyodo, Union Creative International Ltd)Danboard

This soft vinyl figure of Danboard from the manga series Yotsuba&! is part of the Sofubi Toy Box line, produced through a collaboration between Kaiyodo and Union Creative International Ltd. Released in November 2016, the figure stands approximately 130mm tall. Danboard, or Danboard-san, is a cardboard robot character that appears in Yotsuba&!, a slice-of-life manga by Kiyohiko Azuma following the everyday adventures of a cheerful young girl named Yotsuba. In the story, Danboard is actually a costume worn by Yotsuba's friend Miura, transforming her into a whimsical robot with coin-operated eyes that light up. The character became an unexpected fan favorite, spawning numerous merchandise lines and becoming an iconic figure in the collecting community. Made from soft vinyl material, this figure captures Danboard's charmingly simple design with its boxy cardboard construction and endearing expression. The Sofubi Toy Box treatment gives the character a premium collectible feel while maintaining the playful spirit that made Danboard so beloved among fans of the series.